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SWK705 Doctoral Dissertation (Part Time) (64)

Abstract

This is an independent research programme. Students produce a thesis by applying knowledge gained in prerequisite doctoral subjects and reflecting on their own social work practice.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
DistanceWagga Wagga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SWK705
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
Four sessionsSY/USSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences

Assumed Knowledge

SWK701 and SWK702 and SWK703 and SWK704

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in the Doctor of Social Work.
Incompatible subject(s)Related subject(s)
SWK715 SWK715 Part time offering of the doctoral dissertation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an ability to critically investigate applied and theoretical problems in social work
- be able to demonstrate the ability to apply the standards and skills developed during doctoral coursework to the completion of the doctoral dissertation or portfolio
- be able to demonstrate their capacity to produce written work of a very high standard

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- production of an independent research thesis

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.